Publications by authors named "Wan Hitam Wan Hazabbah"

Sinonasal cancers are rare and aggressive head and neck malignancies. Sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma (SNSCC) typically affects males and individuals over the age of 55. Here, we present an unusual case of a young female diagnosed with SNSCC.

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Orbital abscesses secondary to odontogenic infections are rare but can lead to serious complications, including compressive optic neuropathy and permanent vision loss, if not diagnosed and treated promptly. We present the case of a 13-year-old child with a radiologically confirmed orbital abscess associated with a recent odontogenic infection. The patient initially presented with a one-week history of right eyelid swelling and fever.

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  • Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is a rare genetic disorder mainly affecting young men, leading to vision loss due to optic nerve degeneration, often misdiagnosed as optic neuritis.
  • A case study of an 18-year-old Malay male with a specific LHON mutation showed unexpected vision recovery over three years, highlighting the importance of genetic testing for accurate diagnosis and tracking potential outcomes.
  • The findings emphasize the significance of early diagnosis, genetic counseling, and supportive care in managing LHON, which can improve patients' quality of life despite the unpredictability of the condition.
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Eight-and-a-half syndrome is a rare neuro-ophthalmologic condition, which is characterized by ipsilateral horizontal gaze palsy, internuclear ophthalmoplegia (INO), and ipsilateral lower motor neuron facial palsy. We report a case of eight-and-a-half syndrome secondary to acute brainstem infarction. A 55-year-old gentleman with underlying diabetes mellitus and hypertension presented with a sudden onset of double vision in the right lateral gaze for one day.

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Intra-axial cortical-based tumours are rare tumours affecting children and young adults. These tumours can be classified as either low-grade or high-grade, depending on their aggressiveness and rate of growth. We report a case of homonymous hemianopia secondary to an intra-axial cortical-based tumour in a young patient.

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Neuroretinitis is a potentially vision-threatening condition distinguished by swelling of the optic disc followed by the emergence of a macular star pattern. The majority of these clinical observations are typically linked to infections caused by bacteria, parasites, or viruses. We report a case of dual infections in neuroretinitis complicated with severe macular edema.

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Concurrent tuberculous optic neuritis (ON) and optic perineuritis (OPN) in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is extremely rare. HIV-induced progressive CD4 depletion is associated with an increased risk of tuberculosis (TB), disseminated TB, and death. Early detection and initiation of anti-TB therapy with corticosteroid commencement helps in achieving better visual outcomes.

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  • * Initial symptoms included blurred vision, headaches, weakness in the left arm, and overall lethargy, prompting further investigation through imaging techniques.
  • * Despite discovering the cancer and identifying metastasis, the patient's health rapidly declined, and her family chose not to pursue additional treatments; she passed away three months after her symptoms began.
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Optic perineuritis (OPN) refers to the inflammation of the optic nerve sheath and it is a rare form of idiopathic orbital inflammatory disease. We report a rare case of bilateral OPN in an obese female teenager with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). She was initially presented with painless bilateral blurring of vision that was progressively worsening for three weeks duration.

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  • Purtscher's retinopathy is a condition that can threaten vision after traumatic events, often linked to injuries like long bone fractures.
  • A rare case involved a 27-year-old man who experienced sudden vision loss in one eye three days after a severe leg fracture from a car accident.
  • Diagnosis was confirmed through eye examinations, and the patient was treated conservatively, resulting in full recovery of vision and eye health within a month.
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Infiltrative optic neuropathy is a condition characterized by the invasion of tumor cells into the optic nerve. Breast carcinoma can metastasize to various organs, most commonly the bones, lungs, and liver, and rarely involves the orbit. Orbital involvement may result in debilitating visual impairment and blindness.

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To evaluate the retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) thickness and choroidal thickness (CT) in Parkinson disease (PD) patients. A comparative cross-sectional, hospital-based study. 39 PD and 39 controls were recruited, who were gender and age matched.

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Background Carboplatin and paclitaxel are two standard chemotherapeutic agents known to cause neurotoxicity. In this study, we aim to evaluate the toxicity of these agents by measuring the peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and macular thickness in patients with endometrial and ovarian cancers who are receiving them. Methods A one-year prospective cohort study involving 28 patients who were treated intravenously with carboplatin (200-400 mg/m) and paclitaxel (175 mg/m) three-weekly for six cycles was conducted.

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Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) is the most common cause of optic neuropathy in older adults and is usually associated with an altitudinal visual field defect. Binasal hemianopia is a rare visual field presentation, and most causes are due to ocular pathology instead of brain pathology. It is an infrequent finding in NAION.

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to the widespread use of steroids as a life-saving measure. In patients with preexisting diabetes, the therapeutic use of steroids coupled with poorly controlled sugar has led to a surge of mucormycosis. We report a rare case of orbital apex syndrome secondary to mucormycosis post-COVID-19.

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Ethmoidal sinus mucoceles are benign expansile lesions that may progressively invade the orbit causing optic nerve compression and its nearby structures. We report a rare case of primary ethmoidal sinus mucocele instigating orbital apex syndrome. A 40-year-old man presented with right eye (RE) progressive blurring of vision with diplopia for 2 weeks.

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Ocular toxoplasmosis has multiple devastating complications with possible recurrence. A potentially blinding complication of ocular toxoplasmosis is macular pucker. Here, we report a case of macular pucker in ocular toxoplasmosis treated with azithromycin and prednisolone.

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Extensive cerebral sinus thrombosis following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccination is rare. We report the case of a 42-year-old man who presented with a severe generalized headache that was not relieved by analgesics for nine days. It started four days after he received the third dose of BNT162b2 (BioNTech/Pfizer).

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The majority of arachnoid cysts are congenital intracranial lesions that develop in the early embryonic stages as a result of a slight irregularity in the cerebrospinal fluid's (CSF) passage through the embryonic mesenchyme. Most of the time, these cysts are asymptomatic all throughout life. Diplopia caused by an arachnoid cyst is extremely rare.

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Sinonasal lymphoepithelial carcinoma (LEC) is an extremely rare malignancy that shares some characteristics with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. In Asian populations, Epstein-Barr virus has been reported to be associated with LEC located outside of the nasopharynx. We report a rare case of sinonasal LEC with locoregional extension (brain and orbit).

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Simultaneous oculomotor and trochlear nerve palsy in Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO) is rare. We report a 78-year-old lady who presented with right ptosis while receiving treatment for HZO keratouveitis. Examination showed crusted vesicular lesions on the right V dermatome with right complete ptosis and limited right eye extraocular movement on adduction, supraduction, infraduction, and intorsion.

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  • A 70-something woman experienced reduced vision in her left eye, eye opening narrowing, and loss of smell over six months, leading to a detailed examination.
  • Medical exams revealed significant eye issues such as enophthalmos (sunken eye) and limited eye movement, with imaging showing a mass affecting her sinuses and orbits.
  • A biopsy confirmed an infiltrative ductal breast carcinoma, prompting her to receive palliative treatment which resulted in good disease control for one year, highlighting the need for thorough evaluations in cases of sino-orbital masses.
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Sixteen syndrome is rare variant of one and a half syndrome resulting from lesion affecting bilateral dorsal pontine structures. This report describes a case of 16 syndrome in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). A 28 year old woman with underlying lupus was presented with sudden left side body weakness and diplopia.

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  • Parainfectious optic neuritis is caused by infections that either directly affect the optic nerve or lead to immune responses resulting in inflammation.
  • A 13-year-old boy experienced severe vision loss in both eyes after a recent fever, with exams showing swollen optic discs and elevated inflammatory markers.
  • After being diagnosed with parainfectious optic neuritis, he received corticosteroid treatment, which successfully restored his vision to normal levels.
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Pineal gland tumours are reported rarely in Malayasia and early diagnosis and intervention promise a better prognosis for patients. We report a rare case of pineal gland tumour with drop metastases in the fourth ventricle in a 20-year-old young male with Parinaud syndrome. The patient, who had no underlying medical illnesses, presented with neurological symptoms and limb weakness associated with tremors and blurring of vision which worsened over a span of four months.

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